A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2670638 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2672029 epoch_slot_no: 15229 block_no: 2670513 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2407 time: 2019-06-04 10:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1f3bc6bcb212b2e819aa2a6ba490da08ab79000b611c66779d7afbdc10b762a0Block Operator
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